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Seven Virtues || Justice - Kingsley Shacklebolt
I’d say that it’s one short step from ‘wizards first’ to ‘purebloods first’ to ‘Death Eaters’. We’re all human, aren’t we? Every human life is worth the same, and worth saving.”
Harry Potter Etymology | Kingsley Shacklebolt
KINGSLEY: It is of Old English origin, and the meaning of Kingsley is “king’s meadow.”
SHACKLEBOLT: “Bolt which passes through the eyes of a shackle.” In heraldry, the shacklebolt symbolizes “victory; one who has taken prisoners or rescued prisoners of war.” Or perhaps “bolting from shackles,” which may have been a foreshadowing of Kingsley fighting his way away from Death Eaters after breaking the Taboo.
Royal (Kingsley Shacklebolt): “We continue to hear truly inspirational stories of wizards and witches risking their own safety to protect Muggle friends and neighbours, often without the Muggles’ knowledge. I’d like to appeal to all our listeners to emulate their example, perhaps by casting a protective charm over any Muggle dwellings in your street. Many lives could be saved if such simple measures are taken.”
River (Lee Jordan): “And what would you say, Royal, to those listeners who reply that in these dangerous times, it should be ‘wizards first’?”
Royal (Kingsley Shacklebolt): “I’d say that it’s one short step from ‘wizards first’ to ‘pure-bloods first’, and then to ‘Death Eaters’. We’re all human, aren’t we? Every human life is worth the same, and worth saving.”
— a broadcast of Potterwatch
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